1.China Post 2024 Revenue of 702.58 Billion Yuan

On January 22, it was reported that China Post Group's 2024 revenue reached 702.58 billion yuan, with a profit of 86.52 billion yuan. As the "national team" and leader in the logistics industry, China Post achieved a revenue increase of 1.53% in 2024, with profits growing daily by 2 small targets. The express delivery business made a breakthrough, with a volume of 18 billion pieces, an increase of 18.9%. Express business revenue grew by 12.3%, and logistics revenue exceeded 10 billion yuan.

Source: China Post

2.China Logistics Group's International Freight Forwarding Volume Increased by 17%

On January 22, China Logistics Group held its 2025 work meeting and the third session of its first employees’ representative congress. The meeting pointed out that the company's operational performance and quality remained generally stable in 2024. Comprehensive logistics revenue increased by 11% year-on-year, R&D investment rose by 11.9%, international freight forwarding volume increased by 17%, and international rail freight volume grew by 50%. The network freight business grew by 18%. China Logistics Group organized a fleet of about 32.86 million trips, delivering 561 million tons of goods, and prepaying 5.41 billion yuan in freight for small and medium-sized enterprises, individual entrepreneurs, and truck drivers.

Source: China Logistics

3. COSCO Shipping Issued 2 Billion Yuan Bonds

On January 22, COSCO Shipping announced the completion of a public bond issuance to professional investors on January 21, raising 2 billion yuan with a bond term of 3 years and a coupon rate of 1.79%. The issuance was authorized by the shareholder meeting held on June 7, 2024, and was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The company plans to issue up to 4 billion yuan in bonds to professional investors, with future issuances subject to registration approval. For the first three quarters of 2024, COSCO Shipping achieved a revenue of 85.87 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to the parent of 2.83 billion yuan.

Source: Caizhong News

4. Cainiao Opens Third Overseas Warehouse in Poland

On January 22, it was reported that Poland has become a new hotspot for Chinese businesses to expand internationally. Cainiao announced that in 2024, the volume of goods shipped from its overseas warehouse in Poland increased by over 120%, with shipments in Q4 growing by more than 150%. To meet the rapidly growing logistics demand, Cainiao's Global Supply Chain has opened its third overseas warehouse in Poland. This warehouse is located within 2 hours of major airports and ports, allowing more cross-border sellers to offer "2-3 day delivery" from Poland.

Source: Cainiao

5. Trump’s First Day New Policy

On January 22, Trump signed an executive order delaying the execution of the TikTok ban. He announced a 75-day delay, providing ByteDance more time to find a buyer for TikTok. Trump emphasized the app's influence among young Americans and stressed the need for careful handling. He previously stated that he hoped to reach an agreement giving the U.S. 50% ownership of the company. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by saying that business decisions should be based on market principles and in compliance with Chinese laws and regulations.

Source: NetEase

6. Jiayou International Raises 147 Million Yuan to Supplement Working Capital

On January 22, Jiayou International (603871) announced that it would use 147 million yuan of surplus funds from its non-public stock offering to supplement its working capital permanently. This funding comes from completed projects related to service trade infrastructure technology upgrades and vehicle purchases. The total funds raised amounted to 584 million yuan, with a net total of 577 million yuan after issuance costs.

Source: Caizhong News

7. TEMU Plans to Process 80% of European Orders via Local Warehouses

On January 22, TEMU began using local warehouses for logistics and distribution in Europe. The company plans to handle 80% of its European orders through these local warehouses. Starting in December 2024, TEMU officially launched its local warehousing services in Europe. With these local logistics centers, products from both China and Europe will be delivered directly to European customers, reducing delivery times from weeks to just a few days. TEMU currently provides local warehouse distribution services in Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy, with Austria recently added to the service.

Source: Ecommerce News

8. AliExpress Launches "Country Warehouse Preference" Feature

On January 22, AliExpress upgraded its warehouse network strategy for key countries and established dedicated country warehouses in Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, South America, and the Middle East cross-border markets. Only products selected for the "Country Warehouse Preference" feature will have the chance to be selected for the country warehouses. Products in these warehouses will receive priority investment and marketing opportunities.

Source: AliExpress

9. Northwest Air Cargo Opens New Cargo Route

On January 22, Northwest Air Cargo launched a new regular international cargo route between Chengdu and Dhaka. The B757-200 freighter will operate three flights per week, with plans to adjust frequency based on market demand. The outgoing cargo will mainly consist of fabrics, mechanical parts, and electronics, while incoming cargo will primarily be seafood products. This is the airline's first South Asia route and its first international route in 2025.

Source: Northwest International Air Cargo

10. Jinan-Seoul Full-Freighter Route Now Operational

On January 22, Tianjin Air Cargo's HT3845 flight successfully landed at Jinan Airport in Shandong, marking the launch of the Jinan-Seoul full-freighter route. The route is expected to operate 3 flights per week initially, with plans to increase to 5 weekly flights. The B737-800F freighter will transport mainly e-commerce goods and is expected to meet the logistics demands of e-commerce companies expanding internationally.

Source: Qilu News

11. "Ezhou-Hanoi" International Cargo Route Now Open

On January 22, Apex launched the "Ezhou-Hanoi" international cargo route using a B737-800F freighter. The route will mainly carry electronics, industrial products, and cross-border e-commerce goods. This is Apex's fourth regular chartered cargo route from Ezhou, following routes to Chicago, Hawaii, and Anchorage-Seattle.

Source: Apex International Logistics

12. ZTO Express Hainan Headquarters and Air Logistics Hub Now Operational

On January 22, ZTO Express' Hainan headquarters and air logistics hub project officially became operational. The project functions as a logistics warehouse and sorting center, covering an area of approximately 65 acres with a total building area of about 69,000 square meters. To achieve green and low-carbon goals, the project uses technologies such as optimized envelope structures and photovoltaic systems to reduce energy consumption. The project contributes to the logistics industry cluster in the airport economic zone, alongside other logistics giants like SF, YTO, and JD, enhancing regional logistics service capacity and competitiveness.

Source: China News Network

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